You have something important to say.
Learn how to say it.
Become a strong communicator with award-winning journalist and presenter Bruce Whitfield.
This two-week online micro course is tailored for working professionals looking to rapidly obtain industry relevant skills from reputable thought leaders.
* Designed to provide maximum personal benefit with minimal time spent *
Is this course for you?
This course teaches students to think on their feet and leverage the art of storytelling to engage audiences.
The course content is beneficial to business leaders who are expected to speak publicly about complex, sometimes controversial topics, and founders ready to build a powerful brand through storytelling.
Managers who need to represent their companies will learn to communicate clearly and confidently to a wide range of stakeholders.
Professionals, specialists, and panelists with big and bold ideas will learn how to effectively express these to a broad audience while working towards improving themselves in a personal and career-enhancing capacity. In addition, existing public speakers will learn new presentation techniques and tools so that they can get and stay ahead in their industry.
The curriculum
Gain the skills to address your audience with clarity and conviction as you work through the weekly modules of this online micro course.
Telling stories with impact and confidence
Learn how to communicate in a way that is relatable and memorable, and appeals to a specific audience.
Communicate like a pro: Be good, be brief, be gone
Define the purpose of your message and learn how to leverage communication for career advancement.
After completing this course, you'll have
The ability to translate complex ideas into authentic, engaging presentations.
Impactful, influential, and memorable communication skills that can be tailored to any audience.
The ability to pitch yourself and your ideas to build your professional profile and promote your personal brand.as into authentic, engaging presentations.
Valuable, career-enhancing feedback on your communication style that you can use to become more persuasive.
Strong and dynamic speakers are in high demand for the many professions that require the ability to a a group of people. Professionals can leverage this skill to land important roles and leadership positions.
– The Balance Careers (Aug, 2021)
Your skills recognised
Validate your skills online with an official digital badge from GetSmarter.
Your digital badge will be issued to you through Accredible upon completion of the course. You’ll be able to share your badge on LinkedIn and other networking sites.
Your digital badge will be issued to you through Accredible upon successful completion of the course, as per the stipulated requirements. You’ll be able to share your badge on LinkedIn and other networking sites.
How you will learn
This online micro course is broken up into manageable units designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse activities: